Chaco Flaco’s Ready-to-Enjoy Canned Cocktails Launch Statewide with Burgeoning Retail Partnerships

The beverage brand recently partnered with Total Wine & More to expand product accessibility for consumers

(PRESS RELEASE) Chaco Flaco, an emerging catalyst in the canned cocktail industry, launched its new, global award-winning canned cocktails statewide through partnerships with AJ’s Fine Foods and now, Total Wine & More. The local, small business specializes in creating beverage products with all-natural ingredients and uses fresh fruits and vegetables to bring consumers sparkling, ready-to-drink canned cocktails that are gluten free, dairy free, without high fructose corn syrup and are low in calories, sodium, and sugar. 

 Chaco Flaco’s canned cocktails are distilled spirits-based cocktails that are, uniquely, neither a malt or seltzer, and original flavors include a Strawberry Daiquiri, a Vodka Berry Mule and a Mango Margarita. Each 12-ounce can contains a craft cocktail between 160 and 190 calories and a 6 percent ABV. Each grab-and-go canned cocktail is refreshing, full of flavor, filled with high-quality ingredients and thoughtfully crafted for convenience.  

Although health-conscious products are an important part of the brand’s vision, Co-founders Chuck Moore and Steve Cislaw develop all of their products to represent their “flavor first” mantra-- a promise to consumers that the brand is committed to not only the quality but also the taste of their canned cocktails. “As a bartender, I’d see so many alcohol products filled with preservatives and other chemical-laden ingredients,” Co-founder and Lead Mixologist Chuck Moore said. “I wanted our brand to represent clean products that don’t have to sacrifice taste to get there.” 

Chaco Flaco’s flavor-first initiative and canned cocktail recipes proved successful in several competitions this year. The canned cocktails took home multiple nationally-recognized accolades including two Double Golds, one Gold, two Consumers’ Choice awards and one Innovation award at The Sip Awards, three Silver awards at The Bartender Spirits Awards, “Best in Show” at the Nightclub and Bar Show 2021 as well as local recognition in PHOENIX Magazine’s “Best of Our Valley” Awards issue for the title of “Best Canned Cocktails.” Last year, Chaco Flaco also received four awards from the 2020 Las Vegas Global Spirit Awards including the “Best in Show” platinum award for its Mango Margarita which was chosen as the winner from 750 entries in six continents.  

Smooth and sippable, the Strawberry Daiquiri offers delicious notes of coconut rum, strawberry, pineapple, coconut and lime. Tropical and savory, the Mango Margarita has notes of mango, pineapple, and a hint of habanero while the incredibly irresistible Vodka Berry Mule features vodka ginger brew, berries, mint and cucumber. The original Chaco Flaco canned cocktails are hitting shelves just in time for the fall and winter seasons. 

Chaco Flaco’s canned cocktails are available at retailers such as AJ’s Fine Foods, Total Wine & More, Trevor’s Liquor Store for $15.99 for a pack of four and select restaurants and bars around the Valley like The Local (Chandler), The Porch (Tempe), Handlebar Diner (Eastmark/Mesa), La Cocina (Central Phoenix), Hob Nob (Chandler), Fat Tuesday (Tempe), Wasted Grain (Scottsdale), Cactus Jack’s Wine & Grill (Ahwatukee) and Willie’s Taco Joint (Downtown Phoenix). Additionally, Chaco Flaco’s ready-to-drink canned cocktails will soon be available to purchase through apps such as Drizly and Gopuff. 

Chaco Flaco has plans for rapid national expansion and has already entered into the Nevada and Colorado markets with new growth announcements scheduled for the coming weeks. 

For more information visit www.chacoflaco.com, and for regular updates visit the following social media pages: 
Instagram: @chacoflacodrinks  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChacoFlaco
Tik Tok: @chacoflaco

 About Chaco Flaco : Hailing from Tempe, Ariz., Chaco Flaco isn’t just an award-winning, all-natural beverage company, it’s a lifestyle. The delicious family of sparkling craft canned cocktails put “flavor first”--- a mantra the canned cocktail company uses to represent its commitment to providing clean products that will continue to push the boundaries of taste with innovative flavor combinations. Chaco Flaco stays consistent on healthy ingredients for a health-conscious, responsible drinking experience. To learn more, visit www.chacoflaco.com.